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Paul Claudon
Paul Claudon (5 September 1919 – 5 July 2002) was a French film producer and actor. He produced 25 films between 1952 and 1998. He was a member of the jury at the 21st Berlin International Film Festival and the 1979 Cannes Film Festival. Selected filmography *'' Rumours'' (1947) * '' Women Are Angels'' (1952) * ''The Goose of Sedan'' (1959) * ''Yo Yo ''Yo Yo'', original title ''Yoyo'', is a 1965 French comedy film directed by and starring Pierre Étaix. The story follows the son of a millionaire from the 1920s to the 1960s. After losing his fortune in the stock-exchange crash, he teams up with ...'' (1965) * '' The Great Love'' (1969) * '' The Wedding Ring'' (1971) * '' Going Places'' (1974) * '' One-Eyed Men Are Kings'' (1974) References External links * 1919 births 2002 deaths French film producers French male film actors 20th-century French male actors {{Film-producer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meurthe-et-Moselle
Meurthe-et-Moselle () is a department in the Grand Est region of France, named after the rivers Meurthe and Moselle. It had a population of 733,760 in 2019.Populations légales 2019: 54 Meurthe-et-Moselle INSEE History Meurthe-et-Moselle was created in 1871 at the end of the Franco-Prussian War from the parts of the former departments of Moselle and Meurthe which remained French territory. The current boundary between Meurthe-et-Moselle and Moselle was ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st Berlin International Film Festival
The 21st annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 26 June – 6 July 1971. The ''Young Filmmakers Forum'' (in 1987 renamed ''International Forum for New Cinema'') section was introduced at the festival. The Golden Bear was awarded to the Italian film ''Il giardino dei Finzi-Contini'' directed by Vittorio De Sica. Jury The following people were announced as being on the jury for the festival: * Bjørn Rasmussen writer and film critic (Denmark) - Jury President * Ida Ehre actress and director of the Hamburg Kammerspiele theatre (West Germany) * Walter Albuquerque Mello, co-founder of the Festival de Brasília (Brazil) * Paul Claudon, producer (France) * Kenneth Harper, producer (United Kingdom) * Mani Kaul, director (India) * Charlotte Kerr, actress, director and screenwriter (West Germany) * Rex Reed, film critic (United States) * Giancarlo Zagni, director and screenwriter (Italy) Films in competition The following films were in competition for the Golden Bear awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1979 Cannes Film Festival
The 32nd Cannes Film Festival was held from 10 to 24 May 1979. The Palme d'Or went to ''Apocalypse Now'' by Francis Ford Coppola, which was screened as a work in progress, and '' Die Blechtrommel (The Tin Drum)'' by Volker Schlöndorff. The festival opened with ''Hair'', directed by Miloš Forman and closed with '' À nous deux'', directed by Claude Lelouch. Françoise Sagan, the President of the Jury raised a controversy as she complained that Robert Favre Le Bret, director of the Festival, had stepped out of his role and had put pressure on the jury for the choice of Coppola's film, while she had defended ''The Tin Drum'' to the last minute of the competition. Finally the Palme d'Or was given to both films. Jury The following people were appointed as the Jury of the 1979 feature film competition: Feature films *Françoise Sagan (France) Jury President *Sergio Amidei (Italy) * Rodolphe-Maurice Arlaud (Switzerland) *Luis García Berlanga (Spain) *Maurice Bessy (France) *Paul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rumours (film)
''Rumours'' (French: ''Rumeurs'') is a 1947 French crime drama film directed by Jacques Daroy and starring Jacques Dumesnil, Jany Holt and Roger Karl.Barrot & Chirat p.91 The film's sets were designed by the art director Claude Bouxin. Synopsis In a small town in Provence, the killing of a promiscuous local woman leads to suspicions against the town's garage mechanic. While the police are unable to prove anything against him, the violent rumours that spread around the area begin to drive him out of his mind and he begins to believe he really is murderous. Cast * Jacques Dumesnil as Jean * Jany Holt as Aline * Roger Karl as Le patron * Pierre Palau as Le coiffeur * Annette Poivre as La serveuse * Henri Arius as Le maire * Lucien Callamand as Dufour * Pierre Clarel as Le braconnier * Fransined as Le garçon de café * Jérôme Goulven as François * Serge Grave as Le mécano * Georges Hubert as Le garagiste * Annie Hémery as Marthe * Janine Viénot Janine may refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women Are Angels
''Women Are Angels'' (French: ''Les femmes sont des anges'') is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Marcel Aboulker and starring Viviane Romance, Jeanne Fusier-Gir and André Gabriello.Rège p.2 Cast * Viviane Romance as Edmée Clotier * Jeanne Fusier-Gir as Léontine * André Gabriello as Le brigadier * Jacques Grello as Léon Clotier * Jacques Fabbri as Théodore * Charles Vissières as Pelure * Robert Vattier as Le docteur * Jean Parédès as Philogène * Julien Maffre as Le facteur * Pierre Moncorbier Pierre is a masculine given name. It is a French form of the name Peter. Pierre originally meant "rock" or "stone" in French (derived from the Greek word πέτρος (''petros'') meaning "stone, rock", via Latin "petra"). It is a translation ... as Le notaire References Bibliography * Rège, Philippe. ''Encyclopedia of French Film Directors, Volume 1''. Scarecrow Press, 2009. External links * 1952 films French comedy films 1952 comedy films 1950s French ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Goose Of Sedan
''The Goose of Sedan'' (german: Die Gans von Sedan) is a 1959 French-West German comedy war film directed by Helmut Käutner and starring Hardy Krüger, Jean Richard and Dany Carrel. It was based on the novel ''Un Dimanche au Champ D'Honneur'' by Jean L'Hôte. The film was one of a growing number of co-productions between the two countries during the era.Bergfelder p.63 It was also released under the alternative title ''Without Trumpet or Drum''. The film was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director Serge Piménoff. Synopsis After the Battle of Sedan (1870) during the Franco-Prussian War a pair of soldiers, one French and one German, become separated from their respective units. Taking shelter in a farmhouse, the two begin to bond despite their rivalry over a woman. Partial Cast * Hardy Krüger as Fritz Brösicke * Jean Richard as Leon Riffard * Dany Carrel as Marguerite * Françoise Rosay as La grand-mère de Marguer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yo Yo
''Yo Yo'', original title ''Yoyo'', is a 1965 French comedy film directed by and starring Pierre Étaix. The story follows the son of a millionaire from the 1920s to the 1960s. After losing his fortune in the stock-exchange crash, he teams up with an equestrienne and becomes a circus clown. The film was entered into the 1965 Cannes Film Festival. Plot Yo Yo is the son of a 1920s billionaire who, although having everything he fancies and living in a cavernous old castle, is not happy, fancying the simple life of a beautiful circus actress. When the stock-exchange crashes, rendering him both poor and free, he joins the circus where his love interest is performing, and falls madly in love. They have a son who starts in the circus as a clown but later becomes a successful actor and uses his new wealth to buy back his father's castle. Cast * Pierre Étaix as Yoyo / the millionaire * Claudine Auger as Isolina * Philippe Dionnet as Yoyo as a child * Luce Klein as the equestrienne * Siam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Love (1969 Film)
''The Great Love'' (french: Le Grand Amour) is a 1969 French comedy film directed by Pierre Étaix. It was entered into the 1969 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Pierre Étaix as Pierre * Annie Fratellini as Florence * Nicole Calfan as Agnès * Alain Janey as Jacques * Magali Clément Magali Clément was a French director Director may refer to: Literature * ''Director'' (magazine), a British magazine * ''The Director'' (novel), a 1971 novel by Henry Denker * ''The Director'' (play), a 2000 play by Nancy Hasty Music * Di ... as Irène * Ketty France as Madame Girard * Louis Maiss as Mr. Girard * Jacqueline Rouillard as Madame Louise * Billy Bourbon as Drunkard * Micha Bayard as Bourget's secretary * Claude Massot as Waiter References External links * 1969 films 1969 comedy films French comedy films 1960s French-language films Films directed by Pierre Étaix Films with screenplays by Jean-Claude Carrière 1960s French films {{1960s-comedy-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wedding Ring (1971 Film)
''The Wedding Ring'' (french: L'Alliance) is a 1971 French mystery film directed by Christian de Chalonge and starring Anna Karina. Cast * Anna Karina as Jeanne * Jean-Claude Carrière as Hugues * Isabelle Sadoyan as Hélène * Tsilla Chelton as Madame Duvernet * Paule Emanuele as Madame Sedaine * André Gille as Monsieur Sedaine * Rufus as The pigeons' breeder * Jean Wiener * Pierre Risch * Pierre Julien * Georges Poichet * Pascal Korner * Jean-Claude de Goros Jean-Claude is a French masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: * Jean-Claude Ades, an Italian electronic music producer * Jean-Claude Alibert (died 2020), a French racing driver * Jean-Claude Amiot (born 1939), a French compose ... * Antonio Pérez References External links * 1971 films 1970s mystery films French mystery films 1970s French-language films Films directed by Christian de Chalonge Films with screenplays by Jean-Claude Carrière 1970s French films {{mystery-film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going Places (1974 Film)
''Going Places'' is a 1974 French comedy-drama film co-written and directed by Bertrand Blier, and based on his own novel. Its original title is ''Les Valseuses'', which translates into English as "the waltzers" , a vulgar French slang term for "the testicles". It stars Miou-Miou, Gérard Depardieu and Patrick Dewaere. It is one of the most controversial films in French cinema due to its vulgarity, depiction of sexual acts, nudity and amorality. However, Blier's later acclaim for the rest of his filmography made it a cult film for modern critics. Plot Jean-Claude and Pierrot harass and sexually assault an older woman in a banlieue, steal her purse and run away. After they evade their pursuers, they loot the purse but are disappointed to find almost no money. They steal a Citroën DS for a joyride. When they bring it back at night, the owner awaits them with his gun drawn. Pierrot runs away but is shot in the groin. Jean-Claude overpowers the owner, stealing the gun and the car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One-Eyed Men Are Kings
''One-Eyed Men Are Kings'' (french: Les... borgnes sont rois) is a 1974 French short film directed by Michel Leroy and Edmond Séchan. It won an Oscar in 1975 for Best Short Subject. The Academy Film Archive preserved ''One-Eyed Men Are Kings'' in 2012. Cast * Paul Préboist Paul Préboist (21 February 1927 – 4 March 1997) was a French actor. He appeared in more than hundred films, mostly in supporting roles, and is best known as a comic actor. Filmography Theater References External links *Paul Préboista ... as Léon * Marie Marc as La mère de Léon * Lyne Chardonnet References External links * 1974 films 1974 short films 1970s French-language films French short films Live Action Short Film Academy Award winners French independent films 1970s French films {{1970s-France-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1919 Births
Events January * January 1 ** The Czechoslovak Legions occupy much of the self-proclaimed "free city" of Pressburg (now Bratislava), enforcing its incorporation into the new republic of Czechoslovakia. ** HMY ''Iolaire'' sinks off the coast of the Hebrides; 201 people, mostly servicemen returning home to Lewis and Harris, are killed. * January 2– 22 – Russian Civil War: The Red Army's Caspian-Caucasian Front begins the Northern Caucasus Operation against the White Army, but fails to make progress. * January 3 – The Faisal–Weizmann Agreement is signed by Emir Faisal (representing the Arab Kingdom of Hejaz) and Zionist leader Chaim Weizmann, for Arab–Jewish cooperation in the development of a Jewish homeland in Palestine, and an Arab nation in a large part of the Middle East. * January 5 – In Germany: ** Spartacist uprising in Berlin: The Marxist Spartacus League, with the newly formed Communist Party of Germany and the Independent Social De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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